At a Glance
- Tasks: Replace end-of-life network switches and manage migration projects in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Leading financial tech firm with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Weekend work required; ideal for those who thrive in fast-paced, collaborative settings.
- Why this job: Join a crucial project that enhances network infrastructure and impacts the financial sector.
- Qualifications: Strong networking knowledge, hands-on experience with routers and switches, and good communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 48060 - 58740 £ per year.
Duration
contract to run until 28/01/2027
Location
London, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite (weekend work will be required)
Rate
up to £414 p/d Umbrellainside IR35
Provide a network engineer to complete the replacement of 50 end of life network switches in the client EMEA colo sites.
- Preconfigure devices in the lab
- Work with remote hands to rack devices
- Raise changes to communicate w stakeholders and obtain approval for the migration in an agreed window
- Migrate connections from old to new devices on agreed weekend with remote hands.
- Perform necessary checks and be ready for start of week checks on Sunday should any issues arise.
- Coordinate to decom, un-rack, and dispose of old kit o Keep track of progress in our centralized tracking sheet.
- Candidate will possess a good attitude, work well with others, and an energetic approach to drive the project to completion, overcoming any obstacles in the way.
Strong communication is important.
Skills / Experience
- Possess professional-level working knowledge of networks (TCP/IP, BGP routing, PIM routing, STP, route maps, access lists).
- Must have practical hands-on experience working with network routers and switches.
- Have experience working with Arista and Cisco switches. Experience in the financial sector a plus.
- Experience managing such a project end-to-end a plus Ideally have working-level knowledge of Ansible and other tooling to achieve objectives in an efficient manner.
- Possess strong analytical and project management skills to be able to manage the end of life project and communicate effectively with stakeholders
- Mandatory skills
- Willing to work every weekend
- Financial industry experience
- Troubleshooting complex network issues
- Good communication skills to interface with external entities (clients & Exchanges) and internal engineers at technical level.
All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience.
Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance.
We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
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EOL Network Engineer in London employer: Undisclosed
Experis is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in London or Manchester where collaboration and innovation thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide comprehensive benefits including a contributory pension programme, medical and dental cover, and generous holiday allowances, ensuring our team members feel valued and supported in their professional journey.
